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Mathematics

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Mathematics 7 – Quarter 3
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 3 - Lesson 4: Bisects Line Segments and Angles and Constructs
Perpendicular and Parallel Lines

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 What I Need to Know

This module covers the key concepts related to geometric figures construction. In this
module, the students will illustrates and master the use of compass and straightedge in
constructing perpendicular bisector of segment, parallel and perpendicular lines and
constructing bisector of a angle . Varied activities were given to deepen the ideas and transfer
their knowledge towards the different lessons. The basic knowledge and skills acquired in this
module is very helpful in the future especially engineering related works. The scope of this
module is useful in many different learning situations. The language used is very suitable to
the vocabulary and language of a Grade-7 learner.
The Most Essential Learning Competencies:
 Uses a compass and straightedge to bisect line segments and angles.
 Uses a compass to construct perpendicular and parallel lines.

After going through this module, student/s will:

1. Demonstrates knowledge upon identifying the geometrical concepts such as line, line
segment , angle bisector , parallel lines and perpendicular lines.
2. Uses a compass and straightedge to bisect line segments and angles and construct
perpendicular and parallel lines .
3. Applies the basic knowledge of constructing geometrical figures in the real life
situation .

What I know
Take the test to determine whether you have a solid background of the topic. Check your
answer with the answer key at the back portion of this module.

I. Write the letter of the best answer.

1. What do you call an instrument used to draw circles or circular arcs?

A. ruler B. compass C. protractor D. straightedge
2. What do you call a portion of a line which has two endpoints?
A. point B. ray C. line segment D. line
3. What do you call the lines that intersect at an angle of 90 degrees ?
A. perpendicular lines C. vertical lines
B. parallel lines D. intersecting lines

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4. What do you call a line or segment that divides an angle into two angles of equal measures?
A. perpendicular bisector C. angle bisector
B. bisector D. segment bisector
5. What do you call the lines which have the same distance apart and never intersect?
A. perpendicular lines C. Vertical lines
B. parallel lines D. intersecting lines
6. Which figures below look to be parallel lines ?

A. B. C. D.

7. Which of the following figures signify perpendicular lines ?

A. B. C. D.

8. Which segment is a perpendicular bisector of segment AB in figure 1?

Fig 1

A. segment AC B. Segment OB C. Segment AB D. Segment OC

9. Which segment is an angle bisector of ∠𝐴𝑂𝐶 in figure 2?

A. ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐴 B. ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐶 C. ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐵 D. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝑂
10. If ̅̅̅̅
𝑆𝑃 is perpendicular bisector of ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑅 , which pair of segments are congruent in figure 3?

FIG. 3

A. ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑅 and ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑃 B. ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑅 and ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑅 C. ̅̅̅̅
𝑆𝑃 and ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑅 D. ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑃 and ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑅
11. The number of right angles formed between two perpendicular lines is ____.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 1
12. If line MR and Line AS are perpendicular at point P then , one of the right angles is ____.
A. ∠𝑀𝑃𝑅 B. ∠𝑀𝑃𝑆 C. ∠𝐴𝑃𝑆 D .∠𝐴𝑅𝑀
̅̅̅̅
13. If 𝑄𝑆 is an angle bisector of ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 then , ∠𝑃𝑄𝑆 is congruent to _______.
A. ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 B. ∠𝑆𝑄𝑅 C. ∠𝑆𝑄𝑃 D. ∠𝑃𝑆𝑅
14. If ∠𝑃𝑄𝑆 is congruent to ∠𝑆𝑄𝑅 then, ̅̅̅̅𝑄𝑆 is called _________.
A. bisector C. perpendicular bisector
B. segment bisector D. angle bisector
̅̅̅̅ is perpendicular bisector of 𝐵𝐶
15. If 𝐷𝐸 ̅̅̅̅̅ at E then, 𝐵𝐸
̅̅̅̅ is congruent to ________.
̅̅̅̅
A. 𝐸𝐶 ̅̅̅̅
B. 𝐸𝐷 ̅̅̅̅
C. 𝐷𝐸 D. ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶

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 Lesson 4.1
Uses a Compass and Straightedge to
Bisect Line Segment
What’s In
Definition of terms

Drawing compass- also known as a pair of compasses,

is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for
inscribing circles or arcs

Straightedge - A straightedge or straight edge is a tool

used for drawing straight lines, or checking their
straightness.

Perpendicular bisector - refers to a line or a segment perpendicular to the line segment at

its midpoint .
Midpoint – is the point on the line segment that divides it into two equal parts

What Is It
► Constructing a perpendicular bisector of line segment.
Procedure
1. Draw line segment QR.

Q R

2. Set the compass width which is more than half the length of the segment QR. Place
the tip of the compass from point Q and draw an arc 1.

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 3. Use the same width of compass in step 2 and place the tip of compass at point R then,
draw arc 2 that intersects arc 1 .Label the intersections as points O and P.

O
Q R

4. Connect points O and P to form a perpendicular bisector of segment QR intersecting

̅̅̅̅ is perpendicular to 𝑄𝑅
at S. Thus ,𝑂𝑃 ̅̅̅̅ at its midpoint S.

What’s More
Try this!
►Construct perpendicular bisector ̅̅̅̅
𝑹𝑺 to ̅̅̅̅
𝑻𝑼 , intersecting at point P. Use
compass and straightedge to come up with the right figure .
Directions:
1. Draw line segment TU.
2. Set the compass width which is more than half the length of the segment TU.
Place the tip of the compass at point T and draw an arc 1.
3. Use the same width of compass in step 2 and place the tip of compass at
point U then, draw arc 2 that intersects arc 1 .Label the intersections as points
R and S.
4. Connect points R and S to form a perpendicular bisector of segment TU
intersecting at P.

What is the measure of ∠𝑃𝑅𝑈? What are the two segments congruent?

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 What I have learned
Let us check your learning on some concepts and instruments used upon constructing
perpendicular bisector of segment by completing the sentences below. Write the word on the
blank provided . ( Hint : One word per blank)

1. If ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑈 is congruent to ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑈𝑅 and ̅̅̅̅
𝑇𝑈 is bisecting ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑅 at point U then, segment TU is called
___________.
̅̅̅̅ is congruent to 𝐵𝐶
2. If 𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅ then, point B is called ____________.
3. A ____________ is used to draw circles or arcs.
4. The ______________is used to draw a line or segment .
5. If ̅̅̅̅
𝐷𝐸 is perpendicular bisector of ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝐵𝐶 at E then, ̅̅̅̅𝐵𝐸 is congruent to ___, and
∠𝐵𝐸𝐷 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠𝐶𝐸𝐷 are _________ _________.

What I can Do
► Construct perpendicular bisector ̅̅̅̅
𝑇𝑂 to ̅̅̅̅
𝑆𝑈 intersecting at point R. Use compass and
straightedge to come up the right figure accurately . Show the procedure .

Lesson 4.2
Uses a Compass and Straightedge
to Bisect Angles

What’s In
Definition of terms
Angle – a figure formed by two intersecting rays with a common endpoint .
Angle bisector- a segment that divides an angle into two congruent angles

What Is It
► Constructing an angle bisector
Procedure:
1. Draw angle ABC using a straightedge .

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 2. Place the compass at point B with a fixed opening and draw an arc that cuts
ray AB at D and ray BC at E

3. Use the same opening of compass , place the tip of the compass at E and
draw arc 1 between the sides of the angle ABC .

4. Use the same width of the compass and place the tip of compass at point D
then, draw an arc 2 intersecting arc 1 at F.

5. Connect points B and F using a ruler .Thus, Segment BF is the bisector of the
angle ABC. 𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝐴𝐵𝐹 𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑟𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝐹𝐵𝐶 (∠𝐴𝐵𝐹 ≅ ∠𝐹𝐵𝐶 ).

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 What’s More
Try This !
► Construct an angle bisector 𝑄𝑆 ̅̅̅̅ of ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 . Follow the procedure in constructing angle
bisector . Show the construction step by step.
Directions :
1. Draw angle 𝑃𝑄𝑅 using a straightedge.
2. Place the compass at point Q with a fixed opening and draw an arc that cuts ray PQ
at point E and ray QR at F.
3. Use the same width of compass and place the tip of compass at E and draw arc 1
between sides of ∠PQR.
4. Use the same width of compass and place the tip at F and draw arc 2 intersecting arc
1 at S.
5. Connect point Q and S to form an angle bisector ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑆 of ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅.

What I have learned

Let us check your thinking skills used upon constructing angle bisector of the angle , by
completing the sentences below. Write the word on the blank provided .
1. A segment that divides an angle into two congruent angles is _______.
2. ̅̅̅̅ is an angle bisector of ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 then , ∠𝑃𝑄𝑆 is congruent to _______.
If 𝑄𝑆
3. If ∠𝑃𝑄𝑆 is congruent to ∠𝑆𝑄𝑅 then, ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑆 is called _________.
4. If ∠𝐶AS is congruent to ∠𝑆𝐴𝑅 then, the angle bisector of ∠𝐶𝐴𝑅 is _____.

What I Can Do
► Construct an angle bisector ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝑆 of ∠𝐶𝐴𝑅 . Follow the procedure in constructing angle
bisector . Show the construction step by step.

Lesson 4.3
Constructs Perpendicular and Parallel Lines Using
Straightedge and Compass

What’s In
Definition of term
Parallel lines- are lines in a plane which have the same distance and slope and never
intersect .

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 What Is It
A. Constructing parallel lines given a point and line

1. Given line AB and point O . Draw a line that passes through O intersects at A

2. Place the tip of the compass on A and draw an arc that intersects the two lines, line
AO and line AB. Name the intersection as Q and R.

3. With the same opening of the compass , place the tip of the compass on O, and draw
an arc that intersects that line AO . Name the intersection of the arc
as point P.

4. Use the distance of Q and R for the opening of the compass. With the same opening
of the compass , place the tip of the compass at P , and then draw an arc in between
line AO and line AB, aligned to point O . Then place the tip of compass at O , then
draw an arc intersecting the latter arc . Name the intersection as point K.

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 5. Connect points O and K.

6. Line OK is parallel to line AB

What’s More
► GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION
Given : line AB and point C
1. Draw a line AB intersecting line AC at A .

Guide figure
2. Place the compass at point A with a fixed opening and draw an arc that cuts ray AC at
D and ray AB at E.

3. With the same opening of the compass , place the tip of the compass at C, and draw
an arc that intersects that line AC . Name the intersection of the arc
as point P.

4. Use the distance of D and E for the opening of the compass. With the same opening
of the compass , place the tip of the compass at P then, draw an arc 1 in between
line AC and line AB, aligned to point C. Then place the tip of compass at C, then draw
an arc 2 intersecting arc 1. Name the intersection as point F.

5. Connect points C and F to form parallel lines CF and line AB.

What I Can Do
►Use compass and straightedge to construct parallel lines l and m intersecting to line
OP at points O and P . Show the procedure of construction .

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B. Constructing perpendicular lines given a line and a point

What’s In
Definition of term
Perpendicular lines – two lines intersecting at right angle

What Is It

►Geometric construction
►Procedure
1. Draw line m and a point P not on line m.

2. Place the tip of the compass at point P then, Draw an arc that would intersect line m
at two points , A and R .

3. Place the tip of the compass at point A and draw an arc 1 above the curve aligned at
P below
.

4. Using the opening of the compass at step 3 , place the tip of the compass at point R ,
and then draw an arc 2 that will intersect arc 1 . Name the intersection as point O.

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 5. Connect points O and P . Name the intersection of line OP and line AR as point Q.

6. Line OP is perpendicular to line AR. ∠PQR is a right angle. Line OP is perpendicular

to line AR.

What’s More
►Construct perpendicular lines m and n intersecting at O.
1. Draw line m and a point R not on line m.
2. Place the tip of the compass at point R then, Draw an arc that would intersect line m
at two points , P and S .
3. Place the tip of the compass at point P and draw an arc 1 above the curve aligned at
point R below .
4. Using the opening of the compass at step 3 , place the tip of the compass at point S ,
and then draw an arc 2 that will intersect arc 1 . Name the intersection as point T.
5. Connect points T and R and name it as line n. Name the intersection of line m and
line n as point O.

What I Can Do
►Use compass and straightedge to construct parallel lines ⃡𝑀𝑅 and ⃡𝐴𝑆 intersecting at point P.
Show the procedure of construction.

What I Have Learned

Let us check knowledge installed upon constructing perpendicular lines , by completing
the sentences below. Write the word on the blank provided .
1. If two lines are intersecting at a 900 then, the lines are __________________.
2. The number of right angles formed between two perpendicular lines is ____.
3. If line MR and Line AS are perpendicular at point P then , one of the right angles is
______.

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 Post-test
Direction: Read each item thoroughly and select the letter of the correct answer.
1. What do you call an instrument used to draw circles or circular arcs?
A. protractor B. ruler C. drawing compass D. straightedge
2. What do you call this part of a line which has two endpoints?
A. point B. line segment C. ray D. line
3. What do you call the lines that intersect at a right angle?
A. Intersecting lines C. vertical lines
B. parallel lines D. perpendicular lines
4. What do you call the segment that divides an angle into two equal parts?
A. angle bisector C. perpendicular bisector
B. bisector D. segment bisector
5. What do you call the lines on a plane which have the same distance apart and never
intersect?
A. perpendicular lines C. parallel lines
B. vertical lines D. intersecting lines
6. Which figures below look parallel lines ?

A. B. C. D.

7. Which of the following figures that signifies perpendicular lines?

A. B. C. D.

8.In figure 1, which segment is a perpendicular bisector of segment AB?

Fig. 1 ̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑂𝐵
Given: 𝐴𝑂 ̅̅̅̅

̅̅̅̅
A. 𝐶𝑂 B. ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐵 ̅̅̅̅
C. 𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅
D. 𝐴𝑂
9. In figure 2 , which segment is an angle bisector of ∠𝐴𝑂𝐶 ?

Given : ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 ≅ ∠𝐵𝑂𝐶

Fig. 2

A. ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐴 B. ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐵 C. ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐶 D. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝑂
10. In figure 3, if ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅ , which pair of segments are
𝑆𝑃 is the perpendicular bisector of 𝑄𝑅
congruent ?

Fig . 3

̅̅̅̅ and ̅̅̅̅

A. 𝑄𝑅 𝑄𝑃 ̅̅̅̅ and 𝑃𝑅
B. 𝑄𝑅 ̅̅̅̅ C. ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑃 and 𝑃𝑅 D. ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑆𝑃 and 𝑄𝑅

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11. The number of right angles formed between two intersecting perpendicular lines is ____.
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
12. If line MR and Line AS are perpendicular at point P then , one of the right angles is ____.

A. ∠𝑀𝑃𝑅
B. ∠𝐴𝑃𝑆

C. ∠𝑀𝑃𝑆
D.∠𝐴𝑅𝑀

13. If ̅̅̅̅
𝑄𝑆 is an angle bisector of ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 then , ∠𝑃𝑄𝑆 is congruent to _______.
A. ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅
B. ∠𝑆𝑄𝑅
C. ∠𝑆𝑄𝑃

D. ∠𝑃𝑆𝑅
̅̅̅̅ is called _________.
14. If ∠𝑃𝑄𝑆 is congruent to ∠𝑆𝑄𝑅 then, 𝑄𝑆
A. bisector
B. segment bisector
C. angle bisector
D. perpendicular bisector
̅̅̅̅ is perpendicular bisector of 𝐵𝐶
15. If 𝐷𝐸 ̅̅̅̅̅ at E then, 𝐵𝐸
̅̅̅̅ is congruent to ________.

A. ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶
̅̅̅̅
B. 𝐸𝐷

C. ̅̅̅̅
𝐷𝐸

D. ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐶

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ANSWER KEY

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